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The Isle of Wight Law Centre is to remain open as extra funding has been agreed by the Isle of Wight Council to enable the centre to continue providing vital support services. At a time many Islanders have been struggling...

The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer has returned to the South Coast for the first time in 4 years to offer locals and visitors a variety of cruises from Southampton, Portsmouth, Poole, Swanage and Yarmouth this September. PS Waverley set...

Crowds gathered on the streets of Ryde for the penultimate carnival of the season yesterday evening (Thursday). Having travelled around the Isle of Wight over the Summer, carnival floats once again descended on Ryde for the latest procession of what...

A Ryde doctor’s surgery has apologised after patients spent more than 90 minutes on hold last week. While trying to raise a complaint with Esplanade Surgery last Wednesday, 1 patient, who wished to remain anonymous, was trying to speak to...

Continued investment in local journalism, married with a commitment to providing around-the-clock news first, fast and free, has led to a new milestone being met by the Island's news source, Island Echo. In the month of August alone, Island Echo...

The Isle of Wight Council has provided further information about traffic arrangements for next week's Tour of Britain after road signs were put out along the race route over the weekend. The signs give motorists advance warning of the road...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (2nd September 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 6068 £100.00 13035 £100.00 14721 £100.00 31 £100.00 13157 £100.00 12679 £100.00 16040 £100.00 13886 £100.00 11661 £100.00 14570 £100.00 14521

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

A serial shoplifter who stole from a Newport supermarket to feed her heroin addiction has been fined £240 by the courts. Angie Holroyd, 44, of Westhill Drive in Shanklin, appeared before Magistrates this week charged with 2 counts of theft...

Do you worry about your own or a loved one’s safety while at home alone? Whether you live alone, want to remain independent in your own home, are worried about a loved one’s safety, are living with a long-term health...